No. Is a full sentence.

I am a firm believer in the power of this sentence. Perhaps you cannot imagine being so forthright. Perhaps it sounds rude, or cruel. How do you imagine the recipient of the sentence to receive it? It took me a long time to appreciate the power of the word no, and yet it’s one of the first things we learn to display, and then say as a child.

At what point did we allow our boundaries to be crossed in favour of another’s wishes?

We've all done it at some point. Sometimes it’s just easier to give in and go with the flow in order to avoid confrontation or a need to justify your actions. But what’s the real cost of chronic people pleasing? While it may seem harmless, constantly putting others' needs before your own can lead to significant emotional and psychological consequences.

What is People Pleasing?

People pleasing involves prioritising others' desires and expectations over your own, often at the expense of your well-being. It’s characterised by a strong need for approval, fear of conflict, and difficulty saying "no." While being considerate and accommodating can be positive traits, chronic people pleasing becomes problematic when it leads to neglect of your own needs and feelings.

Miscarriage is a common experience, affecting about 1 in 4 pregnancies. But even though it's common, it doesn't make it any less heart breaking.

For many pregnant people, miscarriage can be a deeply traumatic experience. They may feel a range of emotions, including sadness, grief, anger, guilt, and loneliness.

Loving someone battling addiction, whether it’s a partner, spouse, family member, child, or parent, is a journey fraught with emotional turbulence, heartache, and moments of profound helplessness. Addiction doesn’t just consume the individual caught in its grip; it engulfs everyone around them, reshaping relationships and testing the limits of love and resilience.

The Benefits of Psychotherapy: A Light-hearted Look at a Serious Topic

I'm a therapist, and I've seen first hand the power of psychotherapy to help people heal and grow. But I didn't always believe in the power of therapy. In fact, I was pretty sceptical about it until I started seeing a therapist myself.

In today's world, it's easy to feel like we're constantly missing out on something. We're bombarded with images of people having fun, traveling the world, and living their best lives on social media. It's no wonder that so many of us suffer from FOMO, or the Fear of Missing Out.

But what if there was a way to turn FOMO on its head? What if we could actually find joy in missing out?

That's where JOMO comes in. It's the idea that we can actually be happier by choosing to focus on our own lives and experiences, rather than constantly comparing ourselves to others.

Play is an important part of any relationship. It can help to build trust, communication, and intimacy. Play can also be a great way to have fun and relax together.

There are many different ways to play in a relationship. You can play games, go on adventures, or just spend time together being silly.

Happiness is entirely personal. There is no one size fits all, no magic wand to wave, and no fixed state. What if I told you happiness isn’t what you think it is?

Counselling and Psychotherapy isn’t always like the movies. So what is Person Centred Therapy (PCT)? What does it mean? Where did it come from from and how does it work?

The art of “Just Being” is a hard one to master, but what if there was something that we already possessed that could help us?